Headline: Atletico Madrid Stands Firm on Julian Alvarez, Rejecting Barcelona’s Pursuit
As the summer transfer window approaches its conclusion for the 2026-27 season, FC Barcelona finds itself facing a significant setback in its bid to acquire Julian Alvarez for the coveted No. 9 position. Atletico Madrid has made it abundantly clear that the Argentine international, aged 26, is not on the market this summer, firmly resisting pressure from both the player and Barcelona.
Despite ongoing desires expressed by Alvarez and Barcelona’s attempts to negotiate, Atletico remains steadfast in its position. The club has reiterated multiple times that it does not intend to sell the player, especially not to Barcelona. Reports have surfaced indicating Atletico might consider a transfer to Arsenal, but a deal with Barcelona remains off the table.
Atletico Madrid’s CEO, Miguel Angel Gil Marin, recently addressed the rumors, voicing his commitment to Alvarez’s future with the club. “Atletico, like all great clubs, is built with great players, and I’m clear that Julián is one, as well as being a great professional,” he told EFE, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Gil Marin emphasized, “We must compete with our values, with people from within the club and with the best players from outside that we can bring in.” He assured fans that Alvarez will not be leaving the club, particularly not for rival Barcelona.
The tensions have escalated, fueled by Atletico’s displeasure with Barcelona’s approach and financial proposals regarding the player. Communications from Barcelona players and officials concerning Alvarez have reportedly aggravated the situation, with Atletico accusing their rivals of orchestrating a media campaign to apply pressure, alongside actions from Alvarez’s agent, Fernando Hidalgo.
In response to these challenges, Gil Marin firmly stated, “We will not allow other clubs and their affiliated media to decide what we have to do or dictate our sporting strategy.” He further insisted that Atletico will not be swayed by external pressures and will remain united.
He called upon Atletico Madrid supporters to rally behind Alvarez, stating, “We’re going to help Julián and continue looking after him so he can give us his full potential,” acknowledging that the player has struggled with professional guidance in recent months.
As Atletico Madrid seeks to maintain its competitive integrity amid ongoing speculation, it aims to put the transfer saga to rest while emphasizing the importance of unity within the club.
We are entering the final stretch of the summer transfer window ahead of the newly started 2026-27 season.
And when it comes to FC Barcelona, their primary target for the No. 9 position Julian Alvarez is unlikely to leave Atletico Madrid this summer, with the Rojiblancos taking a firm stance over the matter.
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Despite the player’s desire to leave and Barcelona pushing, Atletico have time and again made it clear that they do not intend to sell the 26-year-old Argentine international.
There have been reports that they would be open to selling the striker to Arsenal, but not to Barcelona.
Gil Marin reiterates stance
However, Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin, has once again responded to the rumours, repeating what he has already said twice in recent months.
“Atletico, like all great clubs, is built with great players and I’m clear that Julián is one, as well as being a great professional,” he told EFE, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.
Atletico refuse to sell Alvarez. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
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“We must compete with our values, with people from within the club and with the best players from outside that we can bring in,” he added.
The Atletico executive once again insisted that the player will not leave, especially not for Barcelona.
Gil Marin alleges media campaign
Behind Atletico’s position is the club’s frustration with Barcelona’s approach to the entire situation, as well as the financial proposal.
Comments from Barcelona officials and players regarding the striker were particularly damaging in the eyes of the Metropolitano.
The Rojiblancos also allege that there was a media campaign intended to apply pressure, along with the movements of the player’s agent, Fernando Hidalgo.
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As such, Gil Marin stressed that Atletico will not allow “other clubs and their affiliated media to decide what we have to do, dictate our sporting strategy or disrespect us.”
Door firmly closed. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)
“That is precisely what they’re trying to do: divide us. It’s clear that we’re not as powerful as they are, but we have values. Atleticos won’t allow themselves to be contaminated. Atleti is strong when we’re all together,” he added.
With this statement, Atletico want to put the matter to rest, while he also called Atletico Madrid fans to stand by Alvarez and support him.
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“We’re going to help Julián and continue looking after him so that he can give us his full potential, because we need him to keep competing among the biggest clubs in Europe.
“We have to understand that Julián hasn’t had the best advisers around him regarding his professional career in recent months,” he noted.
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